Hello everyone, I hope your new year brings about new opportunities, good fortune and good health to all and your loved ones. The question that I have is: how does one contract perianal cellulitis (anal strep)? My eight year old daughter has it. I took her to her doctor and she prescribed antibiotics for her. She says that no one has "tampered" with my daughter (thank god). When I asked how could my daughter contract this bacteria, she simply said that it was a virus. Duh. I figured that out, but did it come from bathing, the type of laundry powder or soap we use or from hygiene? Could someone please share any information that they may have on this subject? All information will be much appreciated.